We live in a busy world with busy schedules and being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this world through the Internet is truly a blessing. The below Questions for Reflection will stimulate thought and offer ideas for applying biblical principles. At all stages of life, the Bible is helpful in providing what is needed to thrive in life. If you have not done so yet, click the follow button on the top right side of this page to be notified of future posts.

Isaiah 14 – What is to be the repercussion from the collapse of the mighty empire that holds Israel captive? What will God’s victory over Assyria notably demonstrate? With Assyria looking like a sure winner, what would be your response to this oblique advice?

Isaiah 15-16 – What is the background of Moab-Judah-Israel relations (See 2 Kings 3)? To what is Moab suddenly reduced? What about today’s passage can be shared to stop our own national tragedy? Who should our hope be in when facing trouble?

Isaiah 17-18 – To what extent do you think God is working in the history of nations today? Why? What will enjoy peace in a land where humanity cannot work it out? Who do you trust more: God or humanity?

Isaiah 19-20 – How is the mighty Egypt to collapse?  On what premises will a reconciliation in the Middle East be established between these mutually suspicious and hostile parties? What does major highway construction in the area (19:23) suggest about the traffic patterns? Where should a nation turn when facing internal and external pressure?

Isaiah 21 – Having often pointed to a dawning of peace and international recovery for the nations, what happens to Isaiah’s own twilight-dawn (See Isaiah 8:20-22)?  With Assyria and Egypt reduced to impotence, what hope of dawn is left when the third Big Power is darkened? What answer is given to the call about the blackout (v. 11)? Is the answer encouraging? When God is judging, where is the only safe place for you?

Isaiah 22 – What was Jerusalem’s defenses? What reforms within the city does Isaiah demand? To what extent do you make yourself responsible to God in any position of authority you have? Why?

Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments.

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